View Full Version : New wheel pics! ASA AR1s


84E24
08-11-2007, 04:19 PM
Just took a few quick shots with my phone in front of my house here in Tampa. Let me know what you guys think. I think lowering spring would be a good investment at this point.

tsjazz2002
08-11-2007, 11:56 PM
How are they riding? I bought a set of the same off of EBAY and ended up with a good bit of wheel wobble about 60 mph.

DGreekStallion
08-12-2007, 12:35 AM
I like the way they look bro.

84E24
08-12-2007, 08:30 AM
They ride really nice. I bought mine from TireRack and they came mounted and balanced on the tires already. They are really smooth and actually ride a lot nicer than my stockers.

CW6er
08-12-2007, 01:16 PM
What are the size and offsets?

e24mpwr
08-12-2007, 08:56 PM
How are they riding? I bought a set of the same off of EBAY and ended up with a good bit of wheel wobble about 60 mph.

Probably a balance issue, or possibly you have an issue in the front suspension that has been uncovered by the plus size wheel/tire setup.

I have same wheels in 16" 4x100 mounted to my iX, and they are awesome. Light, well-made and inexpensive.

They look nice on your car! (and nice house, too!)

tsjazz2002
08-13-2007, 01:11 AM
The fronts are 17x8 with 235 x 40
Ther Rears are 17x9 with 255 x 35

I believe the shake is from that fact that they need centering. I don't believe it is the suspension because my originals ride smooth as butter.

84E24
08-13-2007, 08:08 AM
Thank you all for the nice comments. I agree that the wheels are really high quality for how inexpensive they are. I'm having the windows re-tinted today along with new upper/lower control arm bushings installed. It should be riding nice and looking even better by the days end.

Acorn
08-13-2007, 09:17 AM
I like the wheels, they are pretty... do they come in a lower offset?

84E24
08-14-2007, 08:14 AM
Thanks Acorn. Not sure if they come in a lower offset. I didn't see any available when I purchased them and I shopped around a lot as many sites sell them. You would most likely have to contact ASA to find that out.

e24mpwr
08-14-2007, 08:42 AM
I like the wheels, they are pretty... do they come in a lower offset?

What offset are you looking for & what vehicle?

m6affliction
08-14-2007, 05:38 PM
Those AR1s look nice. I believe there are lower offsets available, as I looked into getting these as well. I'll probably end up getting a set at some point. Either those or AR2s.

e24mpwr
08-14-2007, 09:28 PM
The fronts are 17x8 with 235 x 40
Ther Rears are 17x9 with 255 x 35

I believe the shake is from that fact that they need centering. I don't believe it is the suspension because my originals ride smooth as butter.

Didn't they come with hubcentric rings? If not, there is your problem. You can get the rings from Tire Rack for $20 delivered.

CW6er
08-14-2007, 10:42 PM
Are the Tire Rack rings aluminum?

The proper size is 74.1mm by 72.56mm. Here is another source, not sure if they are plastic of aluminum:

Discount Tire - hub rings $15 (http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/brochure/accessories/tmpAccessoriesWheels.jsp)

84E24
08-15-2007, 08:02 AM
The rings that they sent me where aluminum, and they came already in the wheel at no additional charge.

CW6er
08-15-2007, 11:46 AM
The fronts are 17x8 with 235 x 40
Ther Rears are 17x9 with 255 x 35

Just noticed that the tires are almost an inch smaller in diameter then the stock tires. Was this on purpose?

Alex E24 E30
08-15-2007, 11:58 AM
Nice wheels. I've been looking into getting AR1's or styling equivalent. I think they'd spruce the car up a bit.

jbd5015
08-15-2007, 12:05 PM
I was wondering about the diameters too. I put 17x8 with 225/45's all around and im pleased with the look. I cant really see in the photos how the tires look on the car.

-Jeff

84E24
08-15-2007, 12:12 PM
Sorry about that. I will be taking better photos when I have the time to do so. The heat here in Florida along with work tends to keep me inside most of the time.

I just got the tint redone with 15% all around. Once I get the control arm bushings replaced and my mechanic can track down those annoying vibrations, I will most certainly clean her up a bit and take some much better photos.

The tires do look really good though.